The position

The Diploma Teacher will support the delivery of diploma-level teacher education at the Madrasa Teacher Training College. Responsible for preparing student teachers to apply the Competency-Based Curriculum through child-centred, play-based, inclusive Education and gender-responsive teaching approaches.

It Includes teaching, assessment, curriculum and learning material development, student mentoring, supervision of teaching practice and participation in academic quality assurance.

The position will contribute to MECP-Z’s efforts to strengthen the preparation of new diploma level ECD and Inclusive Education educators and develop teachers who can effectively support diverse learners, including children with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned diploma-level courses;
• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and teaching materials;
• Use competency-based, learner-centered and participatory teaching approaches;
• Assess and provide feedback to student teachers;
• Supervise teaching practice and practical placements;
• Mentor and coach student teachers;
• Contribute to curriculum review and development;
• Integrate gender-responsive and inclusive pedagogy;
• Develop contextualized and low-cost learning materials;
• Participate in academic meetings, quality assurance and institutional development; and support research, innovation and professional learning

The requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education/development, Education, Pre-Primary Education or a related field;
• Relevant teaching and/or teacher-training experience;
• Knowledge of ECD pedagogy and Competency-Based Curriculum;
• Good understanding of child-centered and play-based learning; and
• Strong communication, facilitation and mentoring skills.
• Postgraduate in ECD/Education will be an added advantage.
• Experience in ECD, CBC, gender-responsive pedagogy, safeguarding, disability inclusion, Universal Design for Learning, teacher education or curriculum development will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral, and fluency in English.
• Strong leadership skills with diverse competencies in an organisation, multi-tasking, critical thinking, and M&E.
• Strong ICT skills and experience operating with Microsoft and emerging new software.
• Diversity, Inclusion, and safeguarding: Ensure MECP’s pluralistic values are demonstrated internally, and externally, and all programming is respectful and inclusive of people from diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, socio-economic status, religion, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, and disability.
• Committed to acting ethically and upholding safeguarding standards towards all staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries of the organisation.
• MECPZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Expects all Staff and Partners to Share this Commitment

• Deliver assigned diploma-level courses;
• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and teaching materials;
• Use competency-based, learner-centered and participatory teaching approaches;
• Assess and provide feedback to student teachers;
• Supervise teaching practice and practical placements;
• Mentor and coach student teachers;
• Contribute to curriculum review and development;
• Integrate gender-responsive and inclusive pedagogy;
• Develop contextualized and low-cost learning materials;
• Participate in academic meetings, quality assurance and institutional development; and support research, innovation and professional learning

• Strong communication, facilitation and mentoring skills.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral, and fluency in English.
• Strong leadership skills with diverse competencies in an organisation, multi-tasking, critical thinking, and M&E.
• Strong ICT skills and experience operating with Microsoft and emerging new software.

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education/development, Education, Pre-Primary Education or a related field;
• Relevant teaching and/or teacher-training experience;
• Knowledge of ECD pedagogy and Competency-Based Curriculum;
• Good understanding of child-centered and play-based learning;
• Postgraduate in ECD/Education will be an added advantage.
• Experience in ECD, CBC, gender-responsive pedagogy, safeguarding, disability inclusion, Universal Design for Learning, teacher education or curriculum development will be an added advantage.
• Diversity, Inclusion, and safeguarding: Ensure MECP’s pluralistic values are demonstrated internally, and externally, and all programming is respectful and inclusive of people from diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, socio-economic status, religion, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, and disability.
• Committed to acting ethically and upholding safeguarding standards towards all staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries of the organisation.